10-Day Nordic Adventure: Even More Fun with Old Friends
Hey old friends, a 10-day in-depth Nordic tour is here! Explore the magnificent Sognefjord, enjoy the winding waterways with two fjord cruises, and discover the charm of two unique towns. From the majestic Vøringsfossen waterfall to a relaxing Nordic forest experience, this cultural journey also includes visits to the new Munch Museum and the Deichman Bjørvika library. Indulge in a culinary feast, from Swedish meatballs to Danish crispy pork, and don't miss the seafood buffet on the Baltic Sea cruise. Seniors can easily enjoy this trip too. Come and plan it with your old buddies!
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Itinerary:
D1: 🛫 Depart from Beijing and arrive in Copenhagen to kick off your Nordic adventure!
D2-D3: After exploring Copenhagen, travel to Gothenburg and then to Oslo, enjoying a relaxing Nordic forest experience🌲.
D4: Depart from Oslo and visit the magnificent Hardangerfjord, spending the night in a charming fjord town🏞️.
D5: Continue to Sogn og Fjordane, experience the profound beauty of the Sognefjord🌊, and then return to Oslo.
D6-D7: Travel from Oslo to Karlstad, then to Stockholm, take a cruise to Turku, and finally arrive in Helsinki, enjoying two nights of Baltic Sea cruise life🚢.
D8: Take a cruise from Helsinki back to Stockholm, enjoying a Baltic Sea seafood buffet along the way🦞.
D9: Depart from Stockholm, concluding your Nordic adventure, and fly back to Beijing🛬.
D10: Arrive back in Beijing, reminiscing about the wonderful time in Northern Europe!
Tip: The fjords of Norway are a must-see, especially the Sognefjord. We recommend visiting between November 2024 and April 2025. Also, don't forget to try local specialties like Swedish meatballs and Danish crispy pork roast🍽️.
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Must-See Attractions:
🚢 Nyhavn: A charming corner of Copenhagen, with colorful old houses, lively restaurants, and wooden boats in the canal. Stroll along and enjoy the laid-back Nordic atmosphere.
🏰 Amalienborg Palace: Not only can you find historical royal collections here, but you can also witness the national flag flying over the Queen's palace and the changing of the guard ceremony of the Royal Life Guards, experiencing royal grandeur.
🏛️ Stockholm Royal Palace: The elegant architecture and the captivating changing of the guard ceremony will transport you back in time, allowing you to relive history.
⛪ Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church): This unique rock church, hidden underground, is a must-see attraction in Helsinki. Experience the perfect blend of architecture and nature.
💒 Helsinki Cathedral: The magnificent architecture and exquisite interior, especially with the winter snow, add a touch of holiness, making it a perfect place to experience religious tranquility.
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Tips:
- Souvenir prices? Prices in Northern Europe are relatively high, but handicrafts and local specialties are worth buying🛍️.
- Airport transportation? There are convenient trains or buses from Nordic airports to city centers, ensuring worry-free travel🚆.
- March weather? It's still quite cold, so remember to bring warm clothes and non-slip shoes🧣.
- Food recommendations! Swedish meatballs, Danish crispy pork roast, the special dinner at the Sognefjord, and the seafood buffet on the Baltic Sea cruise are all must-try delicacies🍽️.
- Sognefjord! The jewel of Norway, with winding waterways and steep cliffs. November to April is the ideal time to visit, allowing you to appreciate the magnificence and mystery of nature🌊✨.
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I went to the Rock Church and although €5 to enter totally worth it, such a beautiful scenery and just a lovely experience to be in such a place carved directly into the rock.
This stone church is the Temppeliaukio Church of Love or called "Rock Church", built on February 14, 1968, made of new granite stones, located in Helsinki, the country of Stoneland. It's quite unusual and classic, a church made entirely of stone. Stop by and visit if you have the chance to pass through Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
The Rock Church in the center of Helsinki is also known as Temppelio Church. The famous "Rock Church" in Europe is located in the Temppelio Square in the center of Helsinki. The entire square is covered by a huge undulating rock, which is 8 to 13 meters higher than the street next to it. The square is preserved naturally.
Today's main attraction "Rock Church" is a highly popular recommendation on the Internet, of course, it has its unique features. First, it was built by digging down a granite hill. The walls of the church were made of rocky phosphorus. The top of the church was a wooden dome, like a flying saucer about to land. The dome is surrounded by transparent glass, which provides indoor light through natural lighting. I admire the imagination of the Nordic people and design such a modern and avant-garde church, which deserves the reputation of the design capital. It was a real shock to enter the church. The most eye-catching is a huge pipe organ, but unfortunately there was no live performance on that day. Tourists from tour groups are coming in succession and enjoying a high popularity. I spent more than an hour in the church, watching tourists of different skin colors come and go while observing and filming carefully.
Helsinki Rock Church is a simple, natural, simple and carefully designed church, with a unique cross-cut Yin and Yang design. Sitting for a while and listening to a hymn has the holy beauty of nature's dialogue with God. Very distinctive, the appearance does not look very beautiful, but the construction technology inside is really exquisite.
Finland's unique "Rock Church" is a sacred and solemn, mysterious and romantic place. You will hear pure natural music "Ode to Joy". There is no sound equipment here. The sound seems to come from ancient times. It is the rhythm of nature and life, but it percolates into your marrow. (Rose) (Rose) (Rose)
Helsinki, Finland, I have a natural familiarity with this city, as if I had lived in it all my life. Once our family traveled to several Nordic countries. We had time to visit the city. On the premise that I had been there once ten years ago, I took them to walk to a "banknote shop" on a small street. My companions and daughters were shocked by my ability to "see the road from an old horse" and they didn't understand me. They asked me : This is not Beijing, it's the capital of Finland-
Driven by pilgrimage, I walked all the way from the harbor to the Rock Church. Fortunately, Helsinki has a clear sea breeze and bright sunshine, along the way, happy mood, through the main business roads, but also through residential areas. The Rock Church is free of charge and there will be different ceremonies at different time points. Quiet and solemn, like all European churches, quiet visits, delicate tastes. The difference lies in the appearance of the church, not Gothic, not traditional, not modern, not abstract. What is it? Feel it for yourself. It's highly recommended that if the time is not tight, you should walk there and enjoy the view of the town.